LOUISIANA WEATHER - December 30, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: There is a 30 percent chance for daytime showers today turning to mostly cloudy tonight. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms increasing to 80 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 40 percent chance for isolated daytime showers decreasing to 30 percent at night. Sunday has a 30 percent chance for daytime showers turning to mostly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 75/64, Friday: 76/58, Saturday: 64/42, Sunday: 59/38, Monday: 58/43.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Small craft advisories will be in effect for the outer coastal waters today and this evening. Southerly winds are producing swells that will keep wave heights in the 6 to 9 foot range. Winds will again begin increasing tonight ahead of a cold front that will be approaching the area. Small craft advisories will be in effect after midnight for all coastal waters except Lakes Pontchartrain, Maurepas and Borgne.

A strong low pressure system is expected to push a cold front through the area Friday night and Saturday morning. As the front moves through the area strong and possibly severe thunderstorms are expected to develop. At this time the primary threats appear to be strong winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall. The best chances for severe weather will be over southwest Mississippi. Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches will be possible from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning especially over coastal Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.

Small craft conditions will once again be possible Friday through Sunday as a cold front moves through the coastal waters. Strong winds in excess of 20 knots and very rough seas will be possible during this period of time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: There is a 20 percent chance for showers today and tonight. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 60 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 50 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 20 percent chance for daytime showers turning to partly cloudy at night. Sunday and Monday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 75/63, Friday: 74/50, Saturday: 64/38, Sunday: 58/34, Monday: 55/39.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There is no hazardous weather forecasted at this time.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: There is a 20 percent chance for showers today and tonight. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 40 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 20 percent chance for daytime showers turning to partly cloudy at night. Sunday and Monday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 74/62, Friday: 75/47, Saturday: 62/35, Sunday: 55/33, Monday: 54/36.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There is no hazardous weather forecasted at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy during the day with a 20 percent chance for showers tonight. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 20 percent chance for daytime showers turning to partly cloudy at night. Sunday and Monday will be mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 75/62, Friday: 76/43, Saturday: 53/28, Sunday: 54/30, Monday: 53/34.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There is no hazardous weather forecasted at this time.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - December 29, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: There is a 30 percent chance for scattered showers today increasing to 80 percent tonight. Thursday has a 20 percent chance for daytime showers turning to mostly cloudy at night. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms increasing to 70 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 20 percent chance for isolated daytime showers turning to mostly cloudy at night. Sunday will be partly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 68/57, Thursday: 76/62, Friday: 78/52, Saturday: 66/38, Sunday: 57/40.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level disturbance is expected to produce scattered thunderstorm activity over the area tonight. A few stronger thunderstorms may develop tonight as the strongest portion of the upper level disturbance moves in. However the risk of severe weather is very low. If any stronger storms do develop, gusty winds and small hail will be the primary threat. Strong southerly winds of 20 to 25 knots and rough seas are expected to develop tonight. Due to these strong winds small craft advisory conditions are expected for tonight.

A strong low pressure system is expected to push a cold front through the area Friday night. As the front moves through the area, strong and possibly severe thunderstorms are expected to develop. At this time the primary threats appear to be strong winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall.

Small craft conditions will once again be possible Friday through Sunday as a cold front moves through the coastal waters. Strong winds in excess of 20 knots and very rough seas will be possible during this period of time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: There is a 70 percent chance for showers today increasing to 80 percent tonight. Thursday has a 20 percent chance for showers throughout the day and night. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 40 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 30 percent chance for daytime showers turning to partly cloudy at night. Sunday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 65/60, Thursday: 75/62, Friday: 73/50, Saturday: 62/34, Sunday: 54/35.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There will be showers and thunderstorms today into tonight as an upper level system digs down and into the region. There is a slight chance that some storms may become severe late this afternoon with the main threat coming from winds. A slight chance for hazardous weather is expected at this time.

A strong cold front moves through on Friday with another round of showers and thunderstorms on tap. There will be a slight chance that some storms will become severe. No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: There is an 80 percent chance for showers today and tonight. Thursday has a 20 percent chance for daytime and nighttime showers. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 60 percent chance for thunderstorms decreasing to 40 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 30 percent chance for daytime showers turning to partly cloudy at night. Sunday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 65/58, Thursday: 75/62, Friday: 74/45, Saturday: 57/33, Sunday: 54/34.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There will be showers and thunderstorms today into tonight as an upper level system digs down and into the region. There is a slight chance that some storms may become severe late this afternoon with the main threat being from winds. A slight chance for hazardous weather is expected at this time.

A strong cold front moves through on Friday with another round of showers and thunderstorms on tap. There will be a slight chance that some storms will become severe. No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: There is a 90 percent chance for showers today decreasing to 70 percent tonight. Thursday has a 30 percent chance for daytime showers decreasing to 40 percent at night. Friday (New Year's Eve) has a 70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night. Saturday (New Year's Day) has a 20 percent chance for daytime showers turning to partly cloudy at night. Sunday will be mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night.
Temperatures: Today: 60/54, Thursday: 72/60, Friday: 71/43, Saturday: 53/29, Sunday: 53/30.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue throughout the day. There is a slight chance that one or two thunderstorms may become strong today producing hail, gusty winds and brief periods of heavy rainfall. However no organized hazardous weather is expected at this time.

A cold front will move through the four state region on Friday morning and early afternoon triggering showers and scattered thunderstorms. There is the possibility that a few thunderstorms may approach severe criteria especially in north central Louisiana and south central Arkansas. Some of these storms may be capable of producing strong winds, hail and periods of heavy rain.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - December 13, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be mostly sunny with mostly clear to cloudy skies in the evenings. Wednesday through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of showers throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 46/21, Tuesday: 52/39, Wednesday: 67/57, Thursday: 73/53, Friday: 65/41.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A very cold air mass will continue to become entrenched across the region through tonight. A freeze warning remains in effect until 9 am this morning. A hard freeze warning is in effect tonight and Tuesday morning, except for areas along the immediate coast of southeast Louisiana where a freeze warning is in effect. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected for several hours tonight and Tuesday morning. Low's are forecast to be in the upper teens to lower 20's across south Mississippi and those areas of southeast Louisiana to the north and northwest of Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas. Low's will be in the mid 20's south and southwest of Lake Pontchartrain, except for the immediate coastal areas where lows will be in the upper 20's and lower 30's.

Hazardous conditions due to strong winds and high seas will persist today. A small craft advisory is in effect for the gulf coastal waters today and for Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas this morning, also.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and clear. Tuesday will be cloudy with a 10 percent chance of isolated showers. Wednesday through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of showers throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 52/29, Tuesday: 58/52, Wednesday: 71/58, Thursday: 74/51, Friday: 62/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A freeze warning is in effect for the entire forecast area tonight. In addition, a hard freeze warning is in effect for east central and south central Louisiana during the overnight hours.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and clear. Tuesday will be cloudy with a 10 percent chance of isolated showers. Wednesday through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of showers throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 49/26, Tuesday: 56/40, Wednesday: 69/56, Thursday: 72/46, Friday: 58/41.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A freeze warning is in effect for the entire forecast area tonight. In addition, a hard freeze warning is in effect for east central and south central Louisiana during the overnight hours.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be mostly sunny with mostly clear to cloudy skies in the evenings. Wednesday and Thursday has a 20 percent slight chance of showers throughout the day each day. Friday is forecast to be partly sunny.
Temperatures: Today: 45/24, Tuesday: 56/44, Wednesday: 65/52, Thursday: 64/39, Friday: 55/37.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - December 7, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy in the evenings. Tuesday and Friday evening on into Saturday will have a 20 percent slight chance of showers.
Temperatures: Today: 54/34, Wednesday: 54/29, Thursday: 59/42, Friday: 67/52, Saturday: 71/45.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A hard freeze and freeze warning will be expiring this mid-morning once temperatures warm above 32 degrees. A fast moving upper level disturbance overnight may produce a very brief period of snow flurries mixed with a cold rain across southwest Mississippi and the adjacent Louisiana parishes. No accumulations are expected.

Small craft should exercise caution mainly across the outer waters east of the Mississippi river delta this morning as winds and seas continue to diminish.

Freezing temperatures are expected once again Wednesday night and Thursday night. A very strong arctic cold front is expected to move through the outlook area late Saturday. This frontal passage will bring a risk of a hard freeze for Sunday night into Monday morning. Strong north winds will likely produce small craft advisory conditions from Saturday through Monday with a possibility of gale conditions after the frontal passage Saturday evening.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy in the evenings. Tuesday and Friday evening on into Saturday will have a 20-40 percent chance of showers.
Temperatures: Today: 57/35, Wednesday: 56/33, Thursday: 60/46, Friday: 70/55, Saturday: 74/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy in the evenings with Tuesday evening having a 30 percent chance of snow and rain mix. Friday evening on into Saturday will have a 20 percent slight chance of showers.
Temperatures: Today: 54/30, Wednesday: 54/29, Thursday: 59/40, Friday: 66/52, Saturday: 71/40.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny during the day, with a 40 percent chance of rain/snow mix in the evening. Wednesday has a 20 percent slight chance of light snow during the day and mostly clear in the evening. Thursday and Friday will be sunny during the day with Friday evening having a 20 percent chance of showers and moving on into Saturday.
Temperatures: Today: 54/34, Wednesday: 52/31, Thursday: 56/41, Friday: 61/52, Saturday: 64/40.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level storm system will move out of the Rockies today and into the four-state region tonight. While returning moisture is very limited with this system, strong cold air aloft will support the possibility of light rain mixing with snow, initially this evening, near and northwest of the I-30 corridor of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas. By late evening into the overnight hours tonight, the precipitation will likely become all light snow across all but the deep east Texas lakes area. Given the fact that the system will have a limited amount of moisture to work with and that the system will be east of the region by mid morning Wednesday, any chances for snowfall accumulations will be brief and likely confined to areas along and north of a line from Clarksville Texas, to Texarkana Arkansas, to Monroe Louisiana. Snowfall amounts overnight along and north of this line could approach one half inch. South of this line closer to the I-20 corridor of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana, little if any accumulation can be expected. Ground temperatures remain very warm so the snowfall that can accumulate will likely be confined to elevated objects and grassy surfaces.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 29, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 100 percent in the evening. Tuesday will have an 80 percent chance of showers during the day and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 77/59, Tuesday: 60/34, Wednesday: 57/33, Thursday: 63/38, Friday: 64/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front this afternoon. An isolated strong or severe thunderstorm may occur with this activity. A strong cold front will produce a squall line that will move through the area late tonight and Tuesday morning with a slight risk of severe weather. The main threats from any severe thunderstorms will be strong, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Small craft advisories have been posted for most coastal waters through tonight. Once the cold front moves through Tuesday morning northwest winds will increase rapidly to around 30 mph or possibly higher. A gale watch has been issued for all open gulf waters.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 60 percent chance of severe thunderstorms throughout the day. Tuesday will have a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 77/54, Tuesday: 60/32, Wednesday: 61/36, Thursday: 65/42, Friday: 67/45.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to form along an advancing warm front this morning and into the afternoon. This afternoon the warm front is forecast to be located across central Louisiana. There is the potential that some of these thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Another round of thunderstorms are forecast to develop late this afternoon and evening in advance of a cold front these thunderstorms are expected to develop into lines and thus damaging winds will be the main concern, however if individual thunderstorms do develop ahead of the line, these individual storms will pose a tornado risk. Strong southerly winds are forecast to develop along the coastal parishes today with 15 to 25 mph winds and gust. A lake wind advisory has been issued for today.

Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing Wednesday morning mainly along and north of Interstate 10. Freezing temperatures will be possible again Thursday morning across central Louisiana.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of severe thunderstorms decreasing to 60 percent in the evening. Tuesday will have a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 76/50, Tuesday: 54/30, Wednesday: 60/33, Thursday: 64/38, Friday: 66/43.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to form along an advancing warm front this morning and into the afternoon. This afternoon the warm front is forecast to be located across central Louisiana. There is the potential that some of these thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Another round of thunderstorms are forecast to develop late this afternoon and evening in advance of a cold front these thunderstorms are expected to develop into lines and thus damaging winds will be the main concern, however if individual thunderstorms do develop ahead of the line, these individual storms will pose a tornado risk. Strong southerly winds are forecast to develop along the coastal parishes today with 15 to 25 mph winds and gusty. A lake wind advisory has been issued for today.

Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing Wednesday morning mainly along and north of Interstate 10. Freezing temperatures will be possible again Thursday morning across central Louisiana.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 90 percent chance of thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Tuesday will have a 20 percent chance of showers and sleet during the day before noon and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 71/43, Tuesday: 53/29, Wednesday: 57/33, Thursday: 62/37, Friday: 64/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Low level moisture will continue to increase across Louisiana and Arkansas throughout much of today, all ahead of a strong cold front and associated strong upper level storm system pushing out of the plains. Showers and thunderstorms will continue developing along and ahead the cold front as moisture continues to increase and daytime heating helps to destabilize the atmosphere. Rainfall may be heavy at times and damaging winds will be possible from any of the stronger storms through the afternoon and even early evening over north central Louisiana.

A weaker upper disturbance will move overhead on Tuesday. The cold air will be in place over the region, but well above freezing at this time. However, due to drier air in the lower levels, precipitation from the upper disturbance will initially evaporate, helping to further cool the air. Light rain may mix with pockets of sleet. Not unlike the weather last Friday morning, no accumulation is expected. The rest of the week looks fair and cool with more light rain perhaps over the weekend.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 24, 2010

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Thanksgiving Day has a 20 percent slight chance of showers during the day with an increase to 70 percent in the evening. Friday has a 30 percent chance of showers and clearing up in the evening. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 80/51, Thursday: 80/51, Friday: 58/34, Saturday: 61/40, Sunday: 66/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Small craft advisory conditions will be possible due to northerly winds of 20 to 25mph Friday morning through Saturday morning as a strong cold front sweeps through the area. A few thunderstorms are also expected with this boundary Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Thanksgiving Day has a 20 percent slight chance of showers during the day with an increase to 60 percent in the evening. Friday has a 20 percent chance of showers and clearing up in the evening. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 82/68, Thursday: 82/48, Friday: 57/34, Saturday: 59/39, Sunday: 65/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Thanksgiving Day has a 30 percent chance of showers during the day with an increase to 60 percent in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 83/65, Thursday: 83/46, Friday: 57/30, Saturday: 59/35, Sunday: 64/54.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Thanksgiving Day has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 40 percent in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear.
Temperatures: Today: 80/66, Thursday: 75/32, Friday: 55/29, Saturday: 63/31, Sunday: 63/51.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong cold front will move across the area on Thanksgiving Day with showers and thunderstorms developing and spreading eastward along and ahead of this cold front. Any organized clusters of thunderstorms will be capable of producing some damaging winds during the warmest part of the day. The threat for damaging winds will continue into the late afternoon as the warm and moist southerly winds feed thunderstorm development. Once the cold front moves into an area, the threat for damaging winds will end and temperatures will fall rather dramatically. Expect a cold rain to slowly push out during the overnight. Some light rain may linger over Louisiana early Friday morning. Under clear skies expect temperatures to be below freezing for Saturday. Expect a slow warm up late in the weekend. Then early next week, another strong upper level disturbance will take aim on the I-20 corridor as we start the new week bringing back strong thunderstorms with possible damaging winds by late Monday into Tuesday.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 10, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny and clear with patchy fog moving in late this evening and early tomorrow morning. Saturday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of showers throughout the day moving on into Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 77/50, Thursday: 78/54, Friday: 77/58, Saturday: 78/57, Sunday: 72/60.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Fog is possible again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning and again Thursday night into Friday morning as low level moisture continues to filter back into the region. Slightly stronger winds just above the surface could help keep fog on the light end.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday through Tuesday as a cold front approaches, stalls out and then finally moves through the area. Conditions do not appear favorable for widespread severe storms at this time. However, a few strong to severe storms are possible mainly Tuesday with the main frontal passage. In addition locally heavy rainfall will be possible.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Thursday will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog moving in late this evening and early tomorrow morning. Friday will be mostly cloudy during the day with a 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Both Saturday and Sunday have a 20-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 78/61, Thursday: 81/58, Friday: 77/63, Saturday: 75/53, Sunday: 63/53.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Thursday will be mostly sunny with patchy fog moving in late this evening and early tomorrow morning. Friday will be mostly sunny during the day with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Both Saturday and Sunday have a 20-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 78/58, Thursday: 81/55, Friday: 78/60, Saturday: 67/49, Sunday: 65/60.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny turning cloudy in the evenings. Friday there will be a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 50 percent in the evening. Saturday will have a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Sunday is forecasted to be mostly sunny.
Temperatures: Today: 77/59, Thursday: 77/59, Friday: 77/50, Saturday: 63/41, Sunday: 65/46.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 3, 2010

Statewide Burn Ban Lifted

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have lifted the cease and desist order on private burning, pursuant to his authority under R.S. 40:1563. With recent recordings of rain fall statewide, conditions have improved to allow such burning activities. Citizens are advised to proceed with caution in conducting outdoor burning including not leaving fires unattended and keeping a 100 foot area clear from vegetation, buildings and wooded areas. In addition, local governments and fire departments should be consulted as to any local concerns since this statewide ban has been lifted.

This order is effective as of 1300 Hours, November 3, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 60-70 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a 30 percent slight chance of showers and clearing up in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 74/59, Thursday: 69/41, Friday: 64/37, Saturday: 66/37, Sunday: 69/43.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will continue today and into the overnight hours. Widespread severe weather is not expected.

Small craft conditions are expected Thursday through Friday night as north winds increase to 25 to 32mph and seas build up to 10 feet.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 68/54, Thursday: 69/43, Friday: 66/37, Saturday: 68/43, Sunday: 72/49.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 72/50, Thursday: 67/40, Friday: 65/33, Saturday: 68/40, Sunday: 72/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 30 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 65/46, Thursday: 68/40, Friday: 64/35, Saturday: 69/42, Sunday: 70/48.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 1, 2010

Statewide Burn Ban

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Governor Jindal issued a State of Emergency – Proclamation No. 84 BJ 2010 – Imminent Threat of Wildfire posed by continuing drought conditions.
The proclamation can be viewed at the following: http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=home&catID=8

The State Fire Marshal, Butch Browning and Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to his authority under R.S. 40:1563. This order is effective as of October 3, 2010, and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 50 percent in the evening. Tuesday has a 90 percent chance of showers decreasing in the evening to 70 percent. Wednesday there will be a 50-60 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Thursday there will be a 20 percent slight chance of shower and clearing up in the evening. Friday is forecasted to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 81/68, Tuesday: 74/62, Wednesday: 76/60, Thursday: 70/43, Friday: 67/40.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and a few thunderstorms will return late Monday and continue off and on through Wednesday night. At this time the heaviest rainfall, will occur Monday night and Tuesday, especially northwest of a line from Thibodaux to Bogalusa. Rain totals of two to three inches are possible, with locally higher amounts.

Small craft conditions will be possible Thursday through Saturday as north winds increase to 25 to 30 MPH and seas build up to 8 feet.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 60 percent in the evening and into Tuesday. Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday there is a 40 percent chance of showers. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 83/67, Tuesday: 75/56, Wednesday: 68/55, Thursday: 69/48, Friday: 67/39.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An increase in Gulf moisture, combined with a growing unstable air mass and an upper level disturbance, will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms today becoming more numerous tonight. A few of the storms from late this afternoon through this evening may be on the strong side producing gusty winds, heavy rainfall and numerous lightning strikes.

An upper level low will slowly move across the area on Tuesday into Wednesday. Widespread rainfall will occur with this system with rainfall totals averaging between 1 to 3 inches. Due to the ongoing dry conditions, these rainfall amounts are not expected to create any hydrological problems. However, some ponding of water on roadways may occur if these amounts fall in a short period of time. Drier and much cooler conditions are expected on Thursday through the remainder of the week as a cold front pushes through the region.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 60 percent in the evening and into Tuesday. Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday has a 40-50 percent chance of showers. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 82/66, Tuesday: 75/58, Wednesday: 69/51, Thursday: 68/44, Friday: 66/37.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An increase in Gulf moisture, combined with a growing unstable air mass and an upper level disturbance, will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms today becoming more numerous tonight. A few of the storms from late this afternoon through this evening may be on the strong side producing gusty winds, heavy rainfall and numerous lightning strikes.

An upper level low will slowly move across the area on Tuesday into Wednesday. Widespread rainfall will occur with this system, with rainfall totals averaging between 1 to 3 inches. Due to the ongoing dry conditions, these rainfall amounts are not expected to create any hydrological problems. However, some ponding of water on roadways may occur if these amounts fall in a short period of time. Drier and much cooler conditions are expected on Thursday through the remainder of the week as a cold front pushes through the region.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 60 percent in the evening and into Tuesday. Wednesday there will be a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and partly cloudy in the evening. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 78/60, Tuesday: 67/51, Wednesday: 66/44, Thursday: 67/40, Friday: 65/38.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop later in the afternoon as a low pressure system approaches from the west. This activity will begin to increase in coverage during the evening and into the overnight hours, particularly across north central Louisiana. A few of the stronger storms may produce small hail and gusty winds. However, widespread severe weather is not anticipated at this time.

Rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms will become widespread into Tuesday, and begin to diminish by early Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of two to over three inches are possible during this period across north central Louisiana, while southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma will generally see between one and two inches of rain.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - October 27,2010

Statewide Burn Ban

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Governor Jindal issued a State of Emergency – Proclamation No. 84 BJ 2010 – Imminent Threat of Wildfire posed by continuing drought conditions.
The proclamation can be viewed at the following: http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=home&catID=8

The State Fire Marshal, Butch Browning and Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to his authority under R.S. 40:1563. This order is effective as of October 3, 2010, and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with a 50-60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday has a 10 percent chance of isolated showers and clearing up in the evening. Friday through Sunday will be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 88/67, Thursday: 81/46, Friday: 72/43, Saturday: 75/48, Sunday: 74/58. HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight. A few storms could become strong. Winds will continue to be strong enough over area waters that caution is advised for small craft.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will be possible Thursday morning. A few storms could become strong or severe. A very dry air mass combined with strong winds behind a cold front on Thursday will result in dangerous fire conditions, especially on Thursday and Friday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly cloudy to sunny with a 30 percent slight chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Thursday through Sunday will be sunny and clear each day
Temperatures: Today: 88/59, Thursday: 80/45, Friday: 73/42, Saturday: 75/46, Sunday: 75/58.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High pressure building south and east out of the Colorado Front Range will abruptly shove the stalled front gulf ward this evening. Scattered pre-frontal showers and thunderstorms are possible, becoming stronger across south central Louisiana and its adjacent coastal waters. The cold front will exit the Texas and Louisiana coastal waters by early morning Thursday. A small craft advisory will remain in effect this morning across the far shore coastal waters

Thursday through Tuesday, cooler air will ride in on northerly winds over the next few days. High pressure will shut-down the northerly wind regime over the weekend, temperatures and humidity's will slowly recover. Another cold front will advance through the western upper gulf coast states on Tuesday.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be partly cloudy to sunny with a 30 percent slight chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Thursday through Sunday will be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 89/55, Thursday: 75/40, Friday: 72/40, Saturday: 75/46, Sunday: 75/58.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Light streamer showers will persist today, ahead of a cold front currently stalled across the lakes region. High pressure building south and east out of the Colorado Front Range will abruptly shove the stalled front gulf ward this evening. Scattered pre-frontal showers and thunderstorms are possible, becoming stronger across south central Louisiana and its adjacent coastal waters. The cold front will exit the Texas and Louisiana coastal waters by early morning Thursday. A small craft advisory will remain in effect this morning across the far shore coastal waters

Thursday through Tuesday, cooler air will ride in on northerly winds over the next few days. High pressure will shut-down the northerly wind regime over the weekend, temperatures and humidity's will slowly recover. Another cold front will advance through the western upper gulf coast states on Tuesday.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/49, Thursday: 76/39, Friday: 70/39, Saturday: 74/48, Sunday: 78/56. HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - October 26, 2010

Statewide Burn Ban

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Governor Jindal issued a State of Emergency – Proclamation No. 84 BJ 2010 – Imminent Threat of Wildfire posed by continuing drought conditions.
The proclamation can be viewed at the following: http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=home&catID=8

The State Fire Marshal, Butch Browning and Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to his authority under R.S. 40:1563. This order is effective as of October 3, 2010, and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday will be partly cloudy to sunny with a 20-30 percent slight chance of showers each day. Thursday through Saturday will be mostly sunny with clear evening skies each day
Temperatures: Today: 87/72, Wednesday: 88/68, Thursday: 82/47, Friday: 74/44, Saturday: 75/50.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A tight pressure gradient will result in strengthening winds across the area today. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts in the 30 to 35 mph range are expected through this afternoon, especially for areas along and west of the interstate 55 corridor and areas south of the tidal lakes. This could cause hazardous driving conditions on elevated roadways. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon. Severe weather is not expected, but one or two storms may become strong. Strong winds over the gulf waters and tidal lakes will cause hazardous conditions for small craft through most of today. A small craft advisory is in effect for the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. An exercise caution headline is in effect for the tidal lakes as well as Lake Borgne and the Mississippi sound. Conditions should improve late this afternoon as the pressure gradient begins to relax.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible through Thursday. A few storms could become strong. A very dry air mass combined with strong winds behind a cold front on Thursday will result in dangerous fire conditions, especially on Thursday and Friday.

Small craft advisories may be needed Thursday and Friday due to strong winds following a cold frontal passage.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be partly cloudy to sunny with a 20 percent slight chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Thursday through Saturday will be mostly sunny to sunny with clear evening skies each day
Temperatures: Today: 87/73, Wednesday: 88/63, Thursday: 80/44, Friday: 75/41, Saturday: 76/51.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Gusty southwest winds are expected to increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph again today as a powerful storm system moves across the Midwest. A lake wind advisory is in effect for central and southern Louisiana. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected today ahead of a cold front that will push into central Louisiana later today. No severe weather is expected, but a strong storm or two cannot be ruled out.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will remain possible Wednesday ahead of a cold front that will move across the region on Thursday. Much cooler and drier weather is expected for the end of the week into the weekend.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be partly cloudy to sunny with a 20 percent slight chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Thursday through Saturday will be mostly sunny with clear evening skies each day
Temperatures: Today: 87/64, Wednesday: 88/58, Thursday: 77/41, Friday: 73/38, Saturday: 75/46.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Gusty southwest winds are expected to increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph again today as a powerful storm system moves across the Midwest. A lake wind advisory is in effect for central and southern Louisiana. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected today ahead of a cold front that will push into interior central Louisiana later today. No severe weather is expected, but a strong storm or two cannot be ruled out.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will remain possible Wednesday ahead of a cold front that will move across the region on Thursday. Much cooler and drier weather is expected for the end of the week into the weekend.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday through Saturday will be mostly sunny to sunny each day.
Temperatures: Today: 83/51, Wednesday: 85/50, Thursday: 77/43, Friday: 72/41, Saturday: 76/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A line of showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms will move across the area. Some of this activity may linger across portions of northern Louisiana, south of Interstate 20, into the afternoon hours. However, no severe weather is expected at this time.

LOUISIANA WEATHER – October 13, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny with
Temperatures: Today: 82/60, Thursday: 81/51, Friday: 80/56, Saturday: 80/58, Sunday: 81/58.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A dry air mass will build into the region leading to an elevated fire danger for the end of the week through the upcoming weekend.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 84/57, Thursday: 82/50, Friday: 84/52, Saturday: 84/56, Sunday: 83/57.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Drier air has filtered into the region in the wake of the front that moved through the area yesterday. Consequently, elevated fire danger continues across the region. A burn ban is in place for all of east Texas and central and southern Louisiana. A surge of much drier air is expected on Thursday in the wake of a second cold front forecast to move through the area late Wednesday night. This dry air will persist through the end of the week, continuing the threat of elevated fire danger.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 84/54, Thursday: 80/43, Friday: 83/48, Saturday: 85/51, Sunday: 84/52.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Drier air has filtered into the region in the wake of the front that moved through the area yesterday. Consequently, elevated fire danger continues across the region. A burn ban is in place for all of east Texas and central and southern Louisiana.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny with mostly clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 84/54, Thursday: 77/47, Friday: 83/50, Saturday: 85/49, Sunday: 85/54.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - October 11, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. Tuesday has a 30-40 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Wednesday through Friday are forecast to be sunny and clear
Temperatures: Today: 85/63, Tuesday: 84/62, Wednesday: 82/60, Thursday: 80/52, Friday: 81/52.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Dangerous burning conditions will continue across the region due to low relative humidity and dry fuels. An approaching storm system will create a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight north of Baton Rouge and over southwest Mississippi. Widespread severe storms are not expected. However, a few strong storms may contain strong gusty winds late tonight.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with an increase to 40 percent in the evening. Tuesday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Wednesday through Friday are forecast to be sunny and clear with partly cloudy to clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 86/68, Tuesday: 88/60, Wednesday: 85/61, Thursday: 83/51, Friday: 81/50.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight across the area.
Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible into Tuesday evening ending with the passage of a cold front. A dry weather pattern is expected to return for the remainder of the week.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with an increase to 40 percent in the evening. Tuesday has a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Wednesday through Friday are forecast to be sunny and clear with partly cloudy to clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 89/65, Tuesday: 87/57, Wednesday: 85/58, Thursday: 81/50, Friday: 83/47.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight across the area. Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible into Tuesday evening ending with the passage of a cold front. A dry weather pattern is expected to return for the remainder of the week.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with an increase to 40 percent in the evening. Tuesday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Wednesday through Friday are forecast to be sunny and clear with partly cloudy to clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 86/68, Tuesday: 88/60, Wednesday: 85/61, Thursday: 83/51, Friday: 81/50.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level storm system will be spreading southeast toward eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. A cold front associated with the upper system will be advancing across northwest Louisiana producing showers and thunderstorms with quarter size hail and high wind gusts of 60MPH. Potential for wildfires will continue from lightning strikes ahead of the wetting rains, where dry fuels remain in place. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible on Tuesday.

 

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

LOUISIANA WEATHER - September 29, 2010

TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE
The National Hurricane Center National Weather Service is tracking 2 tropical systems in the Atlantic-Caribbean-Gulf of Mexico Basin.

NONE OF THESE SYSTEMS ARE PROJECTED TO AFFECT OR THREATEN LOUISIANA.

TROPICAL STORM NICOLE MOVING OVER FLORIDA STRAITS
The center of Tropical Storm Nicole is located near latitude 22.6N, longitude 80.6W. Nicole is moving toward the northeast near 9 MPH. A motion to the northeast accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Nicole will move over the Florida straits later this afternoon and move near or over the northwestern Bahamas tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 MPH, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the next 24 hours, before Nicole is absorbed by an extratropical low on Thursday. Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 345 miles from the center. The minimum central pressure based on surface reports from Cuba is 996MB, 29.41 inches.

A Tropical wave over the central Atlantic located about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands is producing limited showers and thunderstorms. Upper-level winds are becoming less favorable for development as it moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph. There is a low chance, about 10 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 85/57, Thursday: 85/61, Friday: 85/59, Saturday: 82/56, Sunday: 81/55.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/61, Thursday: 87/62, Friday: 85/59, Saturday: 84/57, Sunday: 82/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/57, Thursday: 86/59, Friday: 84/55, Saturday: 82/53, Sunday: 81/52.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/60, Thursday: 89/61, Friday: 83/55, Saturday: 82/55, Sunday: 78/51.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - September 22, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will see a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms each day with partly cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 91/71 Thursday: 90/73, Friday: 92/72, Saturday: 90/71, Sunday: 90/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. Occasional cloud to ground lightning may occur with the thunderstorms. Moderate southeast winds will continue to cause tide levels to be around one foot above normal today and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected Saturday through early Monday as a frontal boundary moves into the region. Tides will continue to be 1 to 1.5 feet above normal Thursday through Sunday due to persistent southeast winds and then return to more normal levels Monday and Tuesday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be partly sunny with a 10-20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and mostly to partly cloudy in the evenings. Saturday and Sunday there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 91/73, Thursday: 90/73, Friday: 90/76, Saturday: 91/73, Sunday: 88/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated hit and miss afternoon thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. This weekend is looking increasingly wet as a cold front approaches and produces a good chance for showers and thunderstorms.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be partly sunny with a 10-20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and mostly to partly cloudy in the evenings. Saturday and Sunday there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 93/71, Thursday: 92/71, Friday: 93/70, Saturday: 93/70, Sunday: 86/66.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated hit and miss afternoon thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. This weekend is looking increasingly wet as a cold front approaches and produces a good chance for showers and thunderstorms.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today there is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evening. Thursday and Friday will be mostly sunny, with Friday evening having a 20 percent chance of showers. Saturday and Sunday there will be a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day.
Temperatures: Today: 92/71, Thursday: 92/72, Friday: 93/73, Saturday: 90/69, Sunday: 87/60.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon south and west of a line from Dierks Arkansas to Jena Louisiana. Even though no severe storms are expected, the stronger storms will be capable of producing wind gusts around 35 mph and brief downpours of heavy rain. Any storms should dissipate around sunset.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - September 17, 2010

1. TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE
The National Hurricane Center Miami, FL is issuing advisories on Hurricane Igor, Hurricane Julia and Hurricane Karl. Details are provided below

NONE OF THESE SYSTEMS ARE PROJECTED TO AFFECT OR THREATEN LOUISIANA.

IGOR DOWNGRADED TO CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE
At 10:00AM AST the center of Hurricane Igor was located near latitude 23.1N, longitude 60.1W. Igor is moving toward the northwest near 9MPH. This general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next day or so followed by a turn toward the north-northwest. On the forecast track, the center of the Hurricane will be approaching Bermuda on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120MPH with higher gusts. Igor is a category Three Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in strength are possible during the next couple of days. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 945MB, 27.91 inches.

JULIA CONTINUING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WITH 85MPH WINDS
At 11:00AM AST the center of Hurricane Julia was located near Latitude 24.2N, Longitude 46.7W. Julia is moving toward the west- northwest near 24MPH. This general motion is expected to turn toward the west- northwest near 20MPH. A turn toward the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected by Saturday, followed by a turn toward the north on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 85MPH with higher gusts. Julia is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Weakening is anticipated later today and Saturday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 981MB, 28.97 inches.

CENTER OF HURRICANE KARL EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE GULF COAST OF MEXICO WITHIN THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS
At 10:00AM CDT the center of Hurricane Karl was located near latitude 19.4N, longitude 95.9W. Karl is moving toward the west near 8MPH and a motion toward the west-southwest or west is expected during the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Karl should make landfall on the Mexican Gulf Coast during the next several hours then move inland over Mexico tonight and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120MPH with higher gusts. Karl is a category Three Hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Little change in strength is likely before landfall, with Karl expected to weaken after landfall. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center. The latest minimum central pressure reported by the Hurricane Hunter is 967MB, 28.56 inches.

A Tropical Wave is approaching the Cape Verde islands along 20W/21W south of 17N moving west 17MPH. This area of showers and thunderstorms is a couple hundred miles south of the Cape Verde Islands and is associated with a broad low pressure system. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some slow development of this low during the next couple of days as it drifts west-northwestward. There is a low chance, about 10 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 94/71, Saturday: 96/69, Sunday: 94/71, Monday: 92/71, Tuesday: 92/71.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will be sunny and clear with partly cloudy skies in the evenings. Tuesday will be partly to mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 94/74, Saturday: 94/74, Sunday: 94/73, Monday: 92/73, Tuesday: 90/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will be hot and clear with partly cloudy evening skies. Monday will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday is forecast to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
Temperatures: Today: 97/71, Saturday: 97/71, Sunday: 97/70, Monday: 93/70, Tuesday: 93/70.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday through Monday is forecast to be hot and clear with clear to cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 97/72, Saturday: 98/70, Sunday: 98/67, Monday: 97/68, Tuesday: 95/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net

Flu Shot Reminder - August 26, 2010

Back-to-school signals start of flu season in the U.S.

CNN

By Sally Holland


Washington (CNN) -- As students return to U.S. classrooms, it's time for people to begin thinking about flu shots.

Every year between 5 percent and 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that everyone age 6 months or older be vaccinated.

Manufacturers began shipping this year's flu vaccine at the end of July. Eventually 155 million doses should be available for the coming flu season.

As always, the vaccine should protect against three flu viruses. This year's vaccine is formulated for an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that grabbed headlines last season.

On August 10, the World Health Organization declared an end to the H1N1 pandemic but warned that this doesn't mean that the H1N1 virus no longer exists. Instead, it means that the virus has moved to an intensity similar to that seen during seasonal epidemics.

During the fall of last year, H1N1 was responsible for closing at least 1,947 schools across the United States, impacting more than 600,000 students, officials said.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM
Director, West Feliciana OHSEP
P.O. Box 796
9938 West Feliciana Parkway
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Cell (225) 245-4221
Office (225) 635-6428
Fax (225) 635-6996
tboyett@wfpso.org
tcboyett@gmail.com
wfpeoc@att.net

LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 11,2010

TROPICAL WEATHER:
As of 1 PM CDT, National Hurricane Center is reporting on three significant tropical systems listed below.

A. Tropical Depression Five is located at 27.8N and 86.8W, or about 230 miles southeast of New Orleans, moving northwest at 12mph. This general motion is forecast to continue today with a decrease in forward speed expected on Thursday. The system is projected to make landfall along the southeast Louisiana coastline early Thursday morning, possibly as a low-grade tropical storm. The potential impact from this system, based on current data, is 3 to 5 inches of rain between now and Friday with some localized rainfall of up to 8 inches. Also, winds of from 30 to 40 mph can also be expected with offshore winds being potentially higher. A flash flood watch is in effect for all of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

Updates from National Weather Service are being provided to the Unified Command Group and, as a precaution, the State is conducting conference calls with the Southeast and Southwest Louisiana Hurricane Task Forces and will continue to conduct them as needed.

B. A low pressure system located about 700 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands has become less organized this afternoon and development appears a little less likely due to strong upper-level winds. There is a medium chance, 50
Percent, of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves toward the north and north-northeast over the Atlantic.


C. Shower activity associated with a tropical wave located about 350 miles east of the Lesser Antilles remains disorganized. Significant development of this wave is not expected as it moves westward at about 15 mph. There is a low chance, 10 percent, of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with an increase to 70 percent in the evening. Thursday there is a potential for tropical storm weather conditions. Friday has a 70 percent chance of heavy rain during the day with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will have a 20-40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 95/77, Thursday: 89/78, Friday: 89/78, Saturday: 95/78, Sunday: 95/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Tropical storm warnings and tropical storm wind warnings remain in effect for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi for Tropical Depression 5 today through Friday. Rain chances will increase with heavy rainfall possible and winds will strengthen today over coastal portions of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi and the adjacent coastal waters. A flash flood watch will be in effect for the area beginning tonight. Heavy rain will be the most significant threat associated with the system as it moves across the region Thursday and Friday. Rainfall amounts of three to five inches, with isolated amounts of up to eight inches, are possible as the system moves slowly north through Friday. Additionally, gusty winds along with tides ranging from two to four feet above ground level may be possible as this system moves inland.

Saturday through Tuesday, scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected each day. No widespread or organized severe weather is expected.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today there will be a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday has an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening moving on into Friday. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 97/79, Thursday: 95/78, Friday: 94/80, Saturday: 95/79, Sunday: 96/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Mostly dry weather is on tap for today across the forecast area as high pressure begins to lose its grip on the region. But high temperatures are again forecast to run in the mid to upper 90s. With dew point temperatures expected to be in the lower to mid 70s during the early afternoon, apparent temperatures will approach the heat advisory criteria of 108 degrees. Therefore a heat advisory will likely be issued for much of the area for this afternoon. Moisture associated with Tropical Depression Five is forecast to spread across the area by late this afternoon. Rain chances will be increasing near the coast from Grand Chenier eastward. The depression is forecast to move northwest across the eastern Gulf of Mexico through Thursday morning before turning northward and approaching the central Gulf Coast. The system is also forecast to strengthen and a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the coast from Intracoastal City eastward. At this time it appears that tropical storm conditions are not likely over the region, although they will be possible beginning Thursday afternoon, mainly in gusts. Rainfall accompanying the system could be heavy at times over the Atchafalaya Basin, with storm total amounts averaging 2 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts can be expected.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today there will be a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday has an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening moving on into Friday. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 99/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 94/77, Saturday: 98/77, Sunday: 98/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Mostly dry weather is on tap for today across the forecast area as high pressure begins to lose its grip on the region. But high temperatures are again forecast to run in the mid to upper 90s. With dew point temperatures expected to be in the lower to mid 70s during the early afternoon, apparent temperatures will approach the heat advisory criteria of 108 degrees. Therefore a heat advisory will likely be issued for much of the area for this afternoon. Moisture associated with Tropical Depression Five is forecast to spread across the area by late this afternoon. Rain chances will be increasing near the coast from Grand Chenier eastward. The depression is forecast to move northwest across the eastern Gulf of Mexico through Thursday morning before turning northward and approaching the central Gulf coast. The system is also forecast to strengthen and a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the coast from Intracoastal City eastward. At this time it appears that tropical storm conditions are not likely over the region, although they will be possible beginning Thursday afternoon, mainly in gusts. Rainfall accompanying the system could be heavy at times over the Atchafalaya Basin, with storm total amounts averaging 2 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts can be expected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday has a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms each day.
Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Thursday: 100/77, Friday: 98/78, Saturday: 99/76, Sunday: 98/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Upper level high pressure remains in control at this time. As the mid-summer tropical air combines with temperatures around 100 degrees today, the heat index values will range from 105 to 109 degrees, mainly during the afternoon. There may be isolated showers and thunderstorms today in this moist and unstable air. Deadly lightning and brief heavy rainfall of one half to near one inch will be possible with isolated thunderstorms, along with wind gusts to near 40 mph around any heavy downpours. The heat will continue through this week. However, a better chance for showers and thunderstorms will approach from the southeast with a tropical low spinning toward the northern Gulf coast. Also, during the course of the weekend, a cold front will edge into the four-state area from the north and struggle down toward I-20 by early next week. Widely scattered to scattered showers and thunderstorm will remain in the forecast. As usual with thunderstorms, lightning can be deadly and winds may become gusty in and near any heavy down pours.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@gmail.com

wfpeoc@att.net